1997年1月四级真题及答案
Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.
Example: You will hear:
You will read:
A) 2 hours.
B) 3 hours.
C) 4 hours.
D) 5 hours.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the center.
Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1. A) Look for a more expensive hotel.
B) Go to another hotel by bus.
C) Try to find a quiet place.
D) Take a walk around the city.
2. A) They’re talking about nice children.
B) The man has a house for sale.
C) The woman lives in a nice house.
D) The man has three children.
3. A) In a hotel.
B) At a dinner table.
C) In the street.
D) At the man’s house.
4. A) Relatives.
B) Roommates.
C) Colleagues.
D) Neighbors.
5. A) 5:00.
B) 5:15.
C) 5:30.
D) 5:45.
6. A) He wants to have more sleep.
B) His wife doesn’t sleep well.
C) Women need more sleep than men.
D) He doesn’t need as much sleep as his wife.
7. A) A student.
B) A reporter.
C) A visitor.
D) A lecturer.
8. A) To the school.
